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Are you an experienced housing professional looking to take the lead in tenancy enforcement and sustainment? We are seeking a Lead Tenancy Officer to join the Housing Management Team within a local authority in the West Midlands. This is a key role responsible for leading legal proceedings relating to tenancy enforcement and supporting sustainable tenancies across both General Needs and Independent Living schemes. Key Responsibilities Tenancy Enforcement: Take the lead on all legal proceedings relating to tenancy management, including court representation and final reviews of tenancies at risk of eviction. Team Supervision: Provide daily support and guidance to Housing Officers, Independent Living Officers, and Coordinators, ensuring best practice in housing management and enforcement. Sustainment Focus: Evaluate tenancy cases, work with internal departments and external agencies, and make recommendations to prevent eviction wherever possible. Anti-Social Behaviour: Oversee high-risk ASB and neighbour dispute cases, liaising with the police and partner agencies, gathering evidence, and taking appropriate enforcement action. Multi-Agency Working: Chair case conferences and build strong links with support services to develop tailored support packages that help tenants maintain their homes. Monitoring & Reporting: Ensure accurate record-keeping, monitor performance data, and contribute to service improvement through analysis and reporting. What We're Looking For A sound understanding of housing law, tenancy enforcement, and court processes. Proven experience in managing complex tenancy cases and supervising staff. Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills with a customer-focused approach. Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced environment. A full, valid UK driving licence is essential. How to Apply If you are interested in this role and meet the criteria above, please send us your application today. If you have any questions about the vacancy, please click APPLY NOW. If you do not hear from us within 48 hours of applying, your application has been unsuccessful. If you feel that this job matches your skills but not the rate, location, or seniority, please feel free to send us your CV anyway. We constantly recruit for similar roles across all levels, UK-wide, and would be pleased to speak with you confidentially about your employment status. Even if you're currently satisfied in your role, we welcome calls from public sector professionals looking to make future connections. Our specialist team at Carrington West has over 100 years of combined experience in this market. For more information, call Cheryl at Carrington West on (phone number removed). By applying for this position, you agree for Carrington West to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Data Protection Policy. Your data will only be shared with third-party clients for roles relevant to your application. You may withdraw consent at any time by contacting us.

Resident Support Specialist Annual Salary: £34,004 Location: Office in Birmingham, but the role involves daily travel to properties Job Type: Full-time We are seeking a dedicated Resident Support Officer to deliver high-quality, responsive, customer-focused services within a supported housing environment. This role is crucial in assisting and advising residents on a range of issues including anti-social behaviour, safeguarding, and service requests, and requires someone who can develop and maintain excellent relationships with various partners and stakeholders. Day-to-day of the role: Take responsibility for delivering high-quality, responsive customer-focused services to residents within a defined geographical area. Provide assistance and advice to residents on a range of topics including support for new residents, welfare benefits claims, and signposting to external services. Conduct settling in visits for new residents as per the agreed schedule. Handle anti-social behaviour complaints, conduct investigations, develop action plans, and provide support to victims. Investigate safeguarding concerns, ensuring timely referrals to local authority safeguarding teams and completion of all follow-up work to ensure resident safety. Support formal complaint investigations to provide quality responses within agreed timescales. Guide residents through the process of appealing termination notices. Undertake joint inspections with local authority representatives and ensure completion of agreed actions. Collaborate with partner agencies to deliver seamless services that support individuals and sustain neighbourhoods. Promote positive resident outcomes and support transitions to independent living. Develop and maintain professional relationships with managing agents and ensure services meet Concept Housing's standards. Engage with residents through meetings and satisfaction surveys to use insights for service improvement. Record all customer interactions accurately and use feedback to tailor services to resident needs. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and comply with all relevant policies and standards. Required Skills & Qualifications: GCSE level education or equivalent, including English and Maths. One year minimum experience in a social or supported housing environment. Proven ability to manage complex and varied caseloads, including case management of ASB and safeguarding issues. Excellent customer focus with the ability to adapt service delivery based on feedback. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in Microsoft 365 and experience with IT-based recording and data systems. Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines. Team player with a flexible approach to work. Must hold a driving license and have access to a vehicle. Benefits: Competitive salary. Opportunities for professional development and training. Supportive team environment. Field-based flexibility. To apply for the Resident Services Coordinator position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.